Farm safety is much more than looking after your physical wellbeing. In our recent Mind Your Head campaign, we highlighted some shocking facts regarding the issue of depression and suicide in the rural community. We also highlighted the many wonderful organisations in this area who can offer help to those who need it. Through our
Friday’s guest blog comes from Dr. Jude McCann, Chief Executive of Northern Ireland charity, ‘Rural Support’ and Nuffield 2017 Scholar. Jude outlines below how Rural Support assists and guides the agricultural community in Northern Ireland through challenging times and how he hopes his ongoing Nuffield research will help to highlight and address the issue of mental
Today marks the start of Mind Your Head, our brand new campaign focusing on mental wellbeing in the farming industry. Gina Fusco, Chair of Trustees of the Foundation, outlines the background to focusing on mental health and why this is so important in the context of farm safety… Whilst UK farmers are renowned for the